opt out of Windows Movie Maker by Microsoft is one of those controversial decisions of the Redmond giant that has caused the most criticism. Other iconic names have joined this list, such as Messenger or Hot mailrespectively replaced by Skype D perspective. The free video editor for Windows set the trend, and there was no reason to expect it to no longer be the default on Microsoft’s flagship operating system. But clipsham He wants to end the dispute.
Despite the fact that movie maker for windows having left Windows, it’s undeniable that video is becoming more and more important. Moreover, the most popular social networks such as TikTok, Instagram or Twitterare based on video. Hence, it is inevitable that any operating system should offer a video editing tool. On Windows, the void is filled by ClipChamp, an online video editor that was purchased last year. integrated as another application.
Enjoy clipsham on your computer, you will need to update Windows 11 to the latest version. After updating to start menu You will find the Clipchamp app as one of the ones officially offered by Windows. Once opened, you will be able to edit videos from your PC for free. And if you still don’t see the app or are using Windows 10, you can install it for free from the Microsoft Store.
Before you start, it’s time to register.
Like any self-respecting web application, clipsham It asks us to register to start using it. And basically the app works. connected to the internet. Luckily, it’s easy to register with us. You can enter an email address or use Google or Microsoft credentials. You can also select the application language from the list. The default is in English, although it is also available in Spanish or Portuguese.
After registering, we can log in and start editing the video. A small “price” for using this free video editor for Windows. More than anything, because at the moment the tool is what it is. its web version. Which, by the way, is still available for any supported platform and device, even if you’re not using Windows.
An editor that you will be familiar with
If something works, why change it? And speaking of tools and software, if something goes well then competitors will eventually include it. This is why applications of the same type look so similar. And that’s why when you open the video editor clipsham it will be familiar to you. A sidebar for adding resources to the timeline (text, video, images, backgrounds, transitions…), the timeline itself, a video preview, thumbnails of the content you’ll add to the video, and a range of editing actions. (transformation, filters, colors, speed, sound…).
Come on, once you’ve been messing with online video editors or desktop apps like Windows Movie Maker or newer ones like Movavi, Openshot, Lightworks or Adobe Premiere, you’ll find everything in its place. And if this is your first time, finding every option won’t cost you too much. All in sight. No complicated menus.
Are we throwing a screen, camera or stock?
Another big advantage clipsham is that you can choose where the content that you show in your videos comes from. You can use your own videos stored in the cloud or on your computer. Or transfer the video from your phone. But it’s also possible record video instantly using your PC’s camera, record your desktop for make a screencast or, as a last resort, use stock videos. In particular, stock clipsham It consists of over a million elements between videos, images, songs and other sounds. Although, to have access to all of this, you will need a Premium, a paid account that you can try it free for a month.
Not only this. if you don’t dare edit video from scratch, templates designed to cover any need or video format can come to the rescue. For example, there is a dedicated section for YouTube or Twitch to edit video gameplay with reactions and the like. so you can merge already recorded videos with gameplay that you generate instantly and your reactions are recorded by your computer’s camera.
On the other hand, one of the most innovative features of this Windows Movie Maker replacement video editor is that it allows you to add voiceovers from written text. Like the voice of TikTok, but using artificial intelligence capable of play 170 voices in 70 languages. It’s hard not to find one you like, so you don’t have to embed your voice in your videos.
Edit videos like a puzzle
Otherwise, the editing process clipsham it has no secrets. The timeline makes it easy to retouch videos. You can cut, collect, rearrange fragments, etc. You can then add audio tracks and do the same. And, in addition, spice it all up with captions or text messages on the screen, transitions and everything that comes to mind.
After you have assembled the puzzle by combining all the parts (video, images, text, audio, effects, transitions), you just have to press the button Export for the final video to be created. The one you are going to upload YouTube LinkedIn or pinterest. These are the official options, but you can also choose manually Instagram, Tik Tok or videoamong many other possibilities.
And if you’re concerned about video quality, you can choose standard 480p or choose high definition (780p) or Full HD (1080p). note that more video quality, the more space the resulting file will take up. But, in turn, you will offer your subscribers the best quality, whether they see you on TV or from smartphones.
In the end, Microsoft took the easy way out. Why develop a new tool like this free video editor for Windows when you can get a video editor that already exists and satisfies needs the majority. If you’re looking for a professional video editor, you might be missing some features from apps like Adobe Premiere or Final Cut Pro, or you might still be missing Windows Movie Maker. But in a context in which any social network, like tik tak or Instagram integrate your own video editor, clipsham more than fulfills its duties as a home video editor. Both in Windows 10 and Windows 11. Although it requires a connection to work.
Please note that in order to use clipsham on your PC, you will need to update Windows 11 to the latest version. After updating to start menu you’ll find the Clipchamp app like another one. And if you still don’t see the app or use Windows 10you can install it for free from the Microsoft Store.
Source: Hiper Textual
